Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculatum
ID:
455285

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Gaertn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 219 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454617

Common Names

  • Talinum paniculatum
  • Panicled Fameflower
  • Panicled Talinum

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Synonyms

  • Ruelingia patens (L.) Ehrh. [unknown]
  • Talinum patens (L.) Juss. [unknown]
  • Portulaca paniculata Jacq. [unknown]
  • Portulaca patens L. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia andrewskii H.Vilm. [unknown]
  • Claytonia patens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helianthemoides patens (L.) Medik. [unknown]
  • Talinum chrysanthum Rose & Standl. [unknown]
  • Talinum paniculatum sarmentosum (Engelm.) Poelln. [unknown]
  • Talinum patens (L.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Talinum reflexum Cav. [unknown]
  • Talinum dichotomum Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Portulaca reflexa Haw. [unknown]
  • Talinum moritziana Kl. ex Rohrb.in Mart. [unknown]
  • Talinum purpureum hort. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Talinum roseum Dammann [unknown]
  • Talinum sarmentosum Engelm. [unknown]
  • Talinum spathulatum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Talinum reflexum saramentosum (Engelm.) Small [unknown]
  • Talinum patens sarmentosum (Engelm.) A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Talinum paniculatum (also called Panicled Talinum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a slender stem with a tuft of leaves at the top and grows up to 1m in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in moist to wet soils, in grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Talinum paniculatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Talinum paniculatum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and are followed by small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped and slightly pointed at the tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Talinum paniculatum is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Talinum paniculatum

Talinum paniculatum is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the region.

Talinum paniculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Talinum paniculatum?

Talinum paniculatum

What is the common name of Talinum paniculatum?

Panicled Talinum

What type of soil does Talinum paniculatum prefer?

Talinum paniculatum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2513509: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.